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June 13 & 14, Saturday, 9:00 – 5:00 & Sunday, 10:00 – 4:00
Spring Open House & Craft Market
Free Lectures and Tours – Vendors – Food – Music –
over 1,898 varieties of plants available
Come celebrate our 57th year! Enjoy two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens as well as a craft market featuring a wide selection of curated vendors and food brought to you in partnership with Marketspace Vendor Events. Our largest selection of over 1,898 varieties of plants will be available. Free admission and parking. Event held rain or shine.
Music provided by Rupert & Scheetz and Jerry & Wyatt in the Marketspace.
Speaker Schedule – Saturday, June 13, 2026
9:30 am: – Formal Herb Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee, Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
11:00 am: – The Power of Native Plants (David Hyde – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
– Go With Your Gut! (J Y, OM Champagne Tea)
– Music by Rupert & Scheetz 11:00-1:00 in the Marketspace
12:30 pm: – Thai Cooking Demonstration – (Chef Jay Chai, Co-Owner, Pandan Room)
– Attracting Birds to your Backyard – (Dave Pasake)
1:00 pm: – Garden Tour – Asian Herbs – (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
1:30 pm: – Herbal Spirits – (Living Spirits Distillery)
2:00 pm: – Cultivating Calm: Herbs for Nervous System Nourishment – (Kerry Adams – Clinical Herbalist)
– Funky, Far-Out & Fabulous Plants – (David Hyde, Owner, Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
– Music by Jerry & Wyatt from 2:00-4:00 in the Marketspace
3:30 pm: – Formal Herb Garden Tour – (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:00 am – Formal Herb Garden Tour – (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
11:00 am – Square Foot Gardening – (Althea Llewellyn – Master Gardener)
– Turmeric: A Powerful Food Medicine – (Cheryl Karcher, Owner, Hilltop Herbals)
– Music by Rupert & Scheetz from 11:00-1:00 in the Marketspace
12:00 pm – Perennials of Distinction (David Hyde – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
– Herbal Spirits (Living Spirits Distillery)
1:00 pm – Garden Tour – Asian Herbs (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
1:30 pm – Thai Cooking Demonstration (Chef Jay Chai, Co-Owner, Pandan Room)
– Music by Jerry & Wyatt from 1:30-3:30 in the Marketspace
2:30 pm – Afternoon Herbal Chai (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
Lecture & Tour Descriptions – Saturday, June 13, 2026
Formal Herb Garden Tour with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, at 9:30 am
Take a walk with Patrick McDuffee, the 3rd generation of Well-Sweep, on a tour of our Formal Herb Garden. Learn the history, lore and uses of both exotic and familiar herbs. Patrick is the grandson of lecturer and collector Cyrus Hyde, carrying on his stories while providing his own insight gained from his B.S. in Biology and enthusiasm for medicinal herbs and the interesting uses of plants.
The Power of Native Plant with David Hyde, Owner of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, at 11:00 am
Join David Hyde, owner of Well-Sweep, for a presentation on perennial natives and nativar selections that will become treasures in your garden. Learn about the benefits of these beauties and how to introduce them into the garden and keep them happy. David will cover selecting, transplanting, growing, and maintaining them, as well as some of his favorites. Discover how to support our indigenous bird, butterfly and insect populations.
Go With Your Gut! with J Y of OM Champagne Tea, at 11:00 am
Join J Y of OM Champagne Tea for a lesson on herb-infused kombucha. Learn the history of fermented foods, the step-by-step brewing process for kombucha, and the benefits of probiotics and enzymes on digestion and gut health. Turmeric is a go-to herb for their infusions – learn practical ways to flavor with roots, herbs and mushrooms for added benefits.
Thai Cooking Demonstration with Chef Jay Chai, co-owner of Pandan Room Restaurant, at 12:30 pm
Chef Jay Thai, co-owner of the Pandan Room in Hackettstown, loves teaching how to cook Thai and Indonesian cuisine using fresh herbs and spices. Come get a taste of his cooking classes while you watch and learn how to prepare a classic dish using Thai herbs. A garden tour featuring these herbs will follow.
Attracting Birds to your Yard, with Dave Pasake, at 12:30 pm
What does it take to attract nesting birds to your backyard garden? There are many things to consider when placing birdhouses in your yard, whether purchased or building your own. Hole size, floor space, placement height, and other factors contribute to the successes of nesting boxes. This chat will briefly discuss and demonstrate favorable ways to attract nesting birds.
Garden Tour: Asian Herbs, with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, at 1:00 pm
Following Chef Jay’s Thai Cooking Demo, take a walk with Patrick McDuffee, the 3rd generation of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, on an Asian herb focused garden tour. Learn how to grow and use these herbs as well as some health benefits and history. Patrick is the grandson of lecturer and collector Cyrus Hyde, carrying on his stories while providing his own insight gained from his B.S. in Biology and enthusiasm for culinary and medicinal herbs.
Herbal Spirits with Living Spirits Distillery, at 1:30 pm
Come enjoy the cocktail garden while you meet and sip with local owners and distillers of Living Spirits Distillery, William Tal and Peter Dean. Collaborating with local herbal flavors harvested at Well-Sweep Herb Farm and beyond, come learn about their many offerings and mission to celebrate local herbals.
Cultivating Calm: Herbs for Nervous System Nourishment with Kerry Adams, RH (AHG), CFMP, ABT dip. NCCAOM, at 2:00 pm
In a world that rarely slows down, your nervous system deserves some extra care. Join us for an exploration of herbs that calm, restore, and nourish. The nervous system is at the root of so much of our health — from how we sleep and digest to how we respond to daily life. In this class, we’ll explore the rich world of support available to begin building a more balanced and grounded life.
Funky, Far-Out & Fabulous Plants – (David Hyde – Well-Sweep Herb Farm) at 2:00 pm
Join David Hyde for Funky and Fabulous Plants for your home and garden. With a family plant collection that spans 57 years, unique and interesting cultivars abound. David will cover a wide array of far-out perennials, funky tropicals, and captivating carnivorous plants for your garden or containers. He will go over their care requirements and how to maintain healthy specimens throughout the year. You’re going to want a bigger garden after learning about all these beauties.
Formal Herb Garden Tour with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, at 3:30 pm
Take a walk with Patrick McDuffee, the 3rd generation of Well-Sweep, on a tour of our Formal Herb Garden. Learn the history, lore and uses of both exotic and familiar herbs. Patrick is the grandson of lecturer and collector Cyrus Hyde, carrying on his stories while providing his own insight gained from his B.S. in Biology and enthusiasm for medicinal herbs and the interesting uses of plants.
Lecture & Tour Descriptions – Sunday, June 14, 2026
Formal Herb Garden Tour with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, at 10:00 am
Take a walk with Patrick McDuffee, the 3rd generation of Well-Sweep, on a tour of our Formal Herb Garden. Learn the history, lore and uses of both exotic and familiar herbs. Patrick is the grandson of lecturer and collector Cyrus Hyde, carrying on his stories while providing his own insight gained from his B.S. in Biology and enthusiasm for medicinal herbs and the interesting uses of plants.
Square Foot Gardening with Althea Llewellyn, Master Gardener, at 11:00 am
Anyone can develop a green thumb with this innovative Square Foot Gardening method created by Mel Bartholomew. Althea is a certified Master Gardener, serving on the board for Union County, as well as a Square Foot Gardening instructor who has taught hundreds of YMCA Campers throughout NJ. This method will teach you a simple, efficient, and productive way to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in a small space with less effort.
Turmeric: A Powerful Food Medicine with Cheryl Karcher, Herbalist and Owner of Hilltop Herbals, LLC, at 11:00 am
In this class we will discuss how the supportive phyto compounds of Turmeric (the International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year™ for 2026) are rendered into delicious recipes as potent food medicine to address some of the most challenging health issues of our time. Cheryl studied for four years with David Winston, RH, (AHG), graduating from his 2-year Clinical Herbalist Training, Therapeutics, & Graduate Programs. She combines these studies with years of experience in the professional culinary industry to create fine herbal products and individualized healing protocols for her clients.
Perennials of Distinction with David Hyde, Owner of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, at 12:00 pm
Join David Hyde, avid plant enthusiast, noted lecturer and owner of Well-Sweep Herb Farm’s family business for a presentation on knock-out gorgeous perennials for a variety of conditions. David will select some of his favorite classic, unusual and rare hardy plants and how to provide them with the proper conditions for success in your garden.
Herbal Spirits with Living Spirits Distillery, at 12:00 pm
Come enjoy the cocktail garden while you meet and sip with local owners and distillers of Living Spirits Distillery, William Tal and Peter Dean. Collaborating with local herbal flavors harvested at Well-Sweep Herb Farm and beyond, come learn about their many offerings and mission to celebrate local herbals.
Garden Tour: Asian Herbs, with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm at 1:00 pm
Preceding Chef Jay’s Thai Cooking Demo, take a walk with Patrick McDuffee, the 3rd generation of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, on an Asian herb focused garden tour. Learn how to grow and use these herbs as well as some health benefits and history. Patrick is the grandson of lecturer and collector Cyrus Hyde, carrying on his stories while providing his own insight gained from his B.S. in Biology and enthusiasm for culinary and medicinal herbs.
Thai Cooking Demonstration with Chef Jay Chai, co-owner of Pandan Room, 1:30 pm
Chef Jay Thai, co-owner of the Pandan Room in Hackettstown, loves teaching how to cook Thai and Indonesian cuisine using fresh herbs and spices. Come get a taste of his cooking classes while you watch and learn how to prepare a classic dish using Thai herbs. A garden tour featuring these herbs will follow.
Afternoon Herbal Chai with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm, 2:30 pm
Sit down with Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep for a delicious afternoon herbal tea and cake. Sip a few samples of his favorite fresh cut herbals, from common to unusual – including turmeric chai – as he lectures on their benefits and lore. A sample of herbal cake from his grandmother’s cookbook ‘Favorite Recipes of Well-Sweep’ will be served with the teas. Windowsill and garden growing tips will be covered as well as harvesting, drying, and brewing.
Vendors
Food Vendors
- Kogemeya – (Japanese) – Saturday
- The Black Forest – (German) – Sunday
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April 18, Saturday, 10:00 – 3:00
The Met Cloisters Plant Sale
Come join us at the Met Cloisters Museum for an early-Spring plant sale featuring The Met Cloisters Team, Hudson Valley Seed Company and Well-Sweep Herb Farm. There’s sure to be some delights for your garden and it’s great to get an early start. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand. Enjoy touring the Museum and Gardens as well. Visit here for more information.
May 2, Saturday, 9:00 – 5:00
Herb Day Festival
In partnership with the American Herbalist Guild of NJ and in celebration of National Herb Day – enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as a Craft Market featuring a wide selection of vendors and food. Follow us on Facebook for the latest information. A wide selection of our 1,898 varieties of plants will be available. Free admission & parking – no pets please. Event held rain or shine. For more in-depth information on our speakers visit the American Herbalist Guild here.
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For more information – call (908) 852-5390 or e-mail us at info@wellsweep.com.
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Herb Garden Tours
Farm lecture tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Tour our impressive culinary, medicinal, and formal herb gardens; also visit the gift shop and farm animals. Lecture subjects include the history, uses, and cultivation of herbs, as well as herbal recipe suggestions. Tours can be tailored to specific topics.
Offered May through October, tours are $11.50 per person with a non-refundable deposit of $25.00. Box lunches are available for groups of 15 or more, or if you prefer to bring your own – a picnic area is provided. Call us today to schedule your group’s tour.
Call For More Details – (908) 852-5390
Special events are held rain or shine and will not be canceled – (except in situations beyond our control). A check mailed to us will reserve your place. Your canceled check is your confirmation. Refunds minus a $5.00 nonrefundable fee will be issued to those canceling at least 10 days prior to the event.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Rd
Port Murray, NJ 07865-4147
E-Mail: info@wellsweep.com
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